Volunteers
Explore the dynamics of volunteer management, engagement, appreciation, and the impact of volunteers on the nonprofit sector. Gain valuable insights into recruiting and retaining volunteers, creating meaningful volunteer experiences, and recognizing their dedication.
A Practical Process Guide to Getting and Keeping Your Volunteers
Providing your nonprofit’s volunteers with the same recruitment, training, mentoring, and appreciation as your employees can reduce turnover and create a better overall volunteer experience.
Volunteering Alone Will Not Save Us
To fight the battle against hunger, nonprofits can advocate for meaningful change in our societal structures.
Up Your Game with Skills-based Volunteering
Specialized volunteers can come from organizations that recruit those seeking opportunities for organizations in need of specialized help.
Creating a More Robust Volunteer Development Program
Now is a good time to review and focus on two key pieces of your volunteer program: training and engaging your volunteers.
Ask Rita: Can Our Paid Employees Also Do Volunteer Work for Us?
If you have an employee that also wants to volunteer at your nonprofit, here are some tips to help protect your nonprofit and your employees.
You Can’t Fire Me, I’m a Volunteer!
If you’re too busy to deal with a disgruntled volunteer, she might quit, take all of her friends, and besmirch the organization’s good name.
Volunteer Management: How to Get it Right
Nonprofits can lift up volunteers and VEPs. The key to success is visibly appreciating volunteers’ roles in contributing to your mission.
Ask Rita: Do Nonprofits Need Insurance for Volunteers?
Is it a good idea to have insurance for volunteers? I thought volunteers had immunity in both federal and state laws.
All Hands on Board: The Board of Directors in All-Volunteer Organizations
This booklet was originally published by the National Center for Nonprofit Boards and the Support Center for Nonprofit Management.
When Kids Volunteer: Liability Basics
If kids are among your clients or constituents, then getting them involved is a natural. But you’ll want to be sure you’ve got basic protections in place first.